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  • Page 2 IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle. The DVD enclosed contains your Owner’s Manual, Navigation Radio or Multimedia Radio Manual, Warranty Booklets, Tire Warranty and 24-Hour Towing Assistance (new vehicles purchased in the U.S.) or Roadside Assistance (new vehicles purchased in Canada) in electronic format.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION/WELCOME RECREATIONAL TOWING (BEHIND MOTORHOME, ETC.) ... .35 WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC . 2 BRAKE/TRANSMISSION INTERLOCK CONTROLS AT A GLANCE SYSTEM ....37 DRIVER COCKPIT .

  • Page 4: Introduction/Welcome

    INTRODUCTION/WELCOME WELCOME FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Congratulations on selecting your new Chrysler Group LLC vehicle. Be assured that it represents precision workmanship, distinctive styling, and high quality - all essentials that are traditional to our vehicles. IMPORTANT: This User Guide is intended to familiarize you with the important features of your vehicle.
  • Page 5 Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials. The heat from your vehicle exhaust system could cause a fire. CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP, ATF+4, MOPAR and Uconnect are registered trademarks of Chrysler Group LLC. COPYRIGHT ©2009 CHRYSLER GROUP LLC...

  • Page 6: Controls At A Glance

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE DRIVER COCKPIT...
  • Page 7 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE...

  • Page 8: Instrument Cluster

    CONTROLS AT A GLANCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Warning Lights - Low Fuel Warning Light - Charging System Light** - Oil Pressure Warning Light** - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light** - Airbag Warning Light** - Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Light - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Light - Engine Temperature Warning Light - Transmission Temperature Warning Light - Seat Belt Reminder Light...
  • Page 9 CONTROLS AT A GLANCE Indicators - Turn Signal Indicators - High Beam Indicator - Front Fog Light Indicator - Vehicle Security Indicator* - TOW/HAUL Indicator - 4WD LOW Indicator - Cruise Indicator - 4WD Indicator - 4WD LOW Indicator - Cargo Lamp Indicator Odometer Messages door - Door Ajar LoW tirE - Low Tire Pressure...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED KEY FOB Locking And Unlocking The Doors • Press the LOCK button once to lock all the doors. Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver’s door only and twice within five seconds to unlock all the doors. •...

  • Page 11: Theft Alarm

    GETTING STARTED Panic Alarm • Press the PANIC button once to turn the panic alarm on. • Wait approximately three seconds and press the button a second time to turn the panic alarm off. THEFT ALARM To Arm • Press the Key Fob LOCK button or the power door lock switch while the door is open. To Disarm •...
  • Page 12 GETTING STARTED • Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and tether straps so that you can attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages more easily. • Attach the lower hooks or connectors over the top of the anchorage bars, pushing aside the seat cover material.
  • Page 13 GETTING STARTED • Child seatswith fixed lower attachments must be installed in the outboard positions only. • Never install LATCH-compatible child seats such that two seats share a common lower anchorage. • Loosen the adjusters on the lower straps and tether straps so that you can attach the hook or connector to the lower and tether anchorages more easily.

  • Page 14: Front Seats

    GETTING STARTED WARNING! • Improper installation of a child restraint to the LATCH anchorages can lead to failure of an infant or child restraint. The child could be badly injured or killed. Follow the manufacturer’s directions exactly when installing an infant or child restraint. •...
  • Page 15 GETTING STARTED Manual Seat Adjustment Forward/Rearward • Lift up on the adjusting bar located at the front of the seat near the floor and release at the desired position. Lumbar Support/Recliner • Rotate the lumbar knob, located on the left-side of the driver's seat, to increase or decrease the amount of lumbar support.
  • Page 16 GETTING STARTED Six-Way Power Seat Adjuster — Driver's Side Only • The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the driver's seat cushion. • The power seat switch controls the forward, backward, up, or down adjustment. • The two tilt switches control the tilt up or down adjustment.

  • Page 17: Tilt Steering Column

    GETTING STARTED CAUTION! Repeated overheating of the seat could damage the heating element and/or degrade the material of the seat. TILT STEERING COLUMN • The tilt lever is located on the steering column, below the turn signal lever. • Pull the lever toward the steering wheel to unlock the steering column.
  • Page 18 GETTING STARTED Auto Unlock Doors On Exit • To have all of the vehicle doors unlock when any door is opened: • Enter your vehicle and close all the doors. • Fasten your seatbelt. • Within 15 seconds, cycle the ignition switch between LOCK and ON and then back to LOCK four times, ending up in the LOCK position (do not start the engine).

  • Page 19: Operating Your Vehicle

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE TURN SIGNALS/WIPER/WASHER/HIGH BEAMS LEVER Turn Signals/Lane Change Assist • Tap the lever up or down once and the turn signal (right or left) will flash three times then automatically turn off. Wipers Intermittent, Low And High Operation •...

  • Page 20: Headlight Switch

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE HEADLIGHT SWITCH Automatic Headlights/Parking Lights/Headlights • Rotate the headlight switch to the first detent for parking lights and to the second detent for headlights. • Rotate the headlight switch to “A” for AUTO headlights. • When set to “A” (AUTO), the system automatically turns the headlights on or off based on ambient light levels.

  • Page 21: Speed Control

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Cruise ON/OFF • Push the ON/OFF switch to activate the Speed Control. • CRUISE will appear in the instrument cluster to indicate the Speed Control is on. • Push the ON/OFF switch a second time to turn the system off.

  • Page 22: Climate Controls

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Recirculation • Use recirculation for maximum A/C operation. • For window defogging, turn the recirculation off. • Recirculation is not allowed in defrost, floor, defrost/floor (mix) modes. POWER SUNROOF • The power sunroof switch is located on the overhead console. WARNING! •...

  • Page 23: Wind Buffeting

    OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE Closing Sunroof Express • Press the switch forward and release. The sunroof will close automatically from any position. Manual Open/Close • Press and hold the switch rearward to open or forward to close the sunroof. Any release of the switch will stop the movement, and the sunroof will remain in a partially open or closed position until the switch is pressed again.

  • Page 24: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS NON-TOUCH-SCREEN RADIOS Sales Code RES Sales Code RES/RSC...
  • Page 25 ELECTRONICS Sales Code REQ NOTE: Uconnect™ Phone and Voice Command are vehicle options which must be ordered separately. The buttons on the radio will only be active if the vehicle has been equipped with the option. • The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. •...

  • Page 26: Clock Setting

    ELECTRONICS Auxiliary Mode • The auxiliary (AUX) jack allows a portable device, such as an MP3 player or a cassette player, to be plugged into the radio and utilize the vehicle’s audio system to amplify the source and play through the vehicle speakers. •...

  • Page 27: Navigation Touch-Screen Radio

    ELECTRONICS NAVIGATION TOUCH-SCREEN RADIO NOTE: Uconnect™ Phone and Voice Command are vehicle options which must be ordered separately. The buttons on the radio will only be active if the vehicle has been equipped with the option. • The radio sales code is located on the lower right side of the radio faceplate. •...

  • Page 28: Store Radio Presets

    ELECTRONICS Clock Setting Manually Adjust Time • Turn the radio on, then touch the screen where the time is displayed. • Touch the USER CLOCK soft-key. • To adjust the hours, touch either the HOUR FORWARD or HOUR BACKWARD soft-key. •...
  • Page 29 ELECTRONICS • Select this picture by pressing the PICTURE VIEW soft-key. A check mark indicates the currently used picture. Cleaning Your Touch-Screen Radio • Do not spray any liquid or caustic chemicals directly on the screen. Use a clean and dry micro fiber lens cleaning cloth in order to clean the touch-screen.

  • Page 30: Remote Audio Controls

    ELECTRONICS Guide Me Home • Press the NAV hard-key to access the Navigation Main Menu. • Touch the GUIDE ME HOME soft-key to route you back to your home destination from your current location. Touch the GO soft-key to start your trip. •...
  • Page 31 ELECTRONICS ® • Place the hand-held transmitter 1 to 3 in (3 to 8 cm) from the HomeLink buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. ® • Simultaneously, press and hold both the chosen HomeLink button and the ® hand-held transmitter button until the HomeLink indicator flash rate changes from a ®...

  • Page 32: Power Outlet

    ELECTRONICS POWER OUTLET • There are two 12 Volt electrical outlets on this vehicle. • The outlet on the front console has power available only when the ignition is in the ON position. If desired, this outlet can be converted by your authorized dealer to provide power with the ignition switch in the LOCK position.
  • Page 33 ELECTRONICS • (After the BEEP), say “Uconnect setup”. • (After the BEEP), say “phone pairing”. • (After the BEEP), say “pair a phone”. • Follow the audible prompts. • You will be asked to create a four-digit PIN which you will later need to enter into your ®...

  • Page 34: Voice Command

    ELECTRONICS VOICE COMMAND • The Voice Command system allows you to control your AM, FM radio, satellite radio, disc player, and a memo recorder. When you press the Voice Command button , you will hear a beep. The beep is your signal to give a command. If you do not say a command within a few seconds, the system will present you with a list of options.

  • Page 35: Off-Road Capabilities

    OFF-ROAD CAPABILITIES FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE NOTE: The transfer case NEUTRAL position is selected by pressing the OPERATION recessed button located on the lower • This is an electric-shift transfer case left-hand corner of the 4WD Control and is operated by the 4WD Control Switch.

  • Page 36: Utility

    UTILITY ® REAR CRATE 'N GO REAR CARGO AREA UTILITY STORAGE RAILS • There are four adjustable cleats in the pick-up bed that can be used to assist in securing cargo. Each cleat must be located and tightened down in one of the detents along either rail, in order to keep cargo properly secure.

  • Page 37: Trailer Towing Weights (Maximum Trailer Weight Ratings)

    • Secure the tailgate in the the following website addresses: partially-open position. • http:// www.dodge.com/towing • Open the tailgate slightly. • http:// www.dodge.ca (Canada) • Snap the tailgate support cable RECREATIONAL TOWING between the cable guide and the tailgate bumper. Do this on both (BEHIND MOTORHOME, sides of the tailgate.
  • Page 38 UTILITY Four-Wheel Drive Models • After the shift is completed and the NEUTRAL light comes on, release the NEUTRAL button. CAUTION! • Start the engine and shift the • Internal damage to the transfer automatic transmission into case will occur if a front or rear REVERSE.

  • Page 39: Brake/Transmission Interlock System

    UTILITY timer, then the NEUTRAL indicator BRAKE/TRANSMISSION light will flash continuously until all INTERLOCK SYSTEM requirements are met or until the NEUTRAL button is released. • This system prevents you from moving • The Key Fob must be ON for a shift to the shift lever out of PARK and into take place and for the position any gear unless the brake pedal is...

  • Page 40: What To Do In Emergencies

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 24 HOUR TOWING ASSISTANCE - U.S. ONLY • Dial toll-free 1-800-521-2779. • Provide your name, vehicle identification number and license plate number. • Provide your location, including telephone number, from which you are calling. • Briefly describe the nature of the problem and answer a few simple questions. •...
  • Page 41 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES WARNING! A hot engine cooling system is dangerous. You or others could be badly burned by steam or boiling coolant. You may want to call an authorized dealership for service if your vehicle overheats. BRAKE - Brake Warning Light •...
  • Page 42 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES - Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) Light • This light monitors the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS). • If the light is not on during starting, stays on, or turns on while driving, we recommend you drive to the nearest Service Center and have the system serviced as soon as possible.

  • Page 43: If Your Engine Overheats

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Resetting The Light After Servicing • Turn the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position (do not start engine). • Fully depress the accelerator pedal three times within 10 seconds. • Turn the ignition switch to the OFF/LOCK position. IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS •...

  • Page 44: Jacking And Tire Changing

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JACKING AND TIRE CHANGING WARNING! • Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel.
  • Page 45 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES ® Crew Cab • The scissor jack and tire changing tools are accessed by lifting up the rear passenger seat. • The jack is secured in place by turning the jack screw until the jack is secured into place.
  • Page 46 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Block both the front and rear of the wheel diagonally opposite of the jacking position. For example, if changing the right front tire, block the left rear wheel. NOTE: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
  • Page 47 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Jacking And Tire Changing Instructions WARNING! Carefully follow these tire changing procedures to help prevent personal injury or damage to your vehicle: Always park on a firm, level surface as far from the edge of the roadway as possible before raising the vehicle.
  • Page 48 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • For rear wheels, place the jack under the axle between the u-bolts attaching the spring to the axle.
  • Page 49 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Turn the jack screw clockwise to firmly engage the jack saddle with the lift area. • Raise the vehicle by turning the jack screw clockwise. Raise the vehicle only until the tire just clears the surface and enough clearance is obtained to install the spare tire. WARNING! Raising the vehicle higher than necessary can make the vehicle less stable and cause an accident.

  • Page 50: Jump-Starting

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES JUMP-STARTING • If your vehicle has a discharged battery it can be jump-started using a set of jumper cables and a battery in another vehicle or by using a portable battery booster pack. • Jump-starting can be dangerous if done improperly so please follow the procedures in this section carefully.
  • Page 51 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Preparations for Jump-Start • The battery in your vehicle is located in the front of the engine compartment, behind the left headlight assembly. WARNING! • Take care to avoid the radiator cooling fan whenever the hood is raised. It can start anytime the ignition switch is on.
  • Page 52 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES • Connect the opposite end of the negative (-) jumper cable to a good engine ground (exposed metal part of the discharged vehicle’s engine) away from the battery and the fuel injection system. WARNING! Do not connect the cable to the negative post (-) of the discharged battery. The resulting electrical spark could cause the battery to explode and could result in personal injury.

  • Page 53: Emergency Tow Hooks

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EMERGENCY TOW HOOKS • If your vehicle is equipped with tow hooks, they are mounted in the front and the rear. NOTE: For off-road recovery, it is recommended to use both of the front tow hooks to minimize the risk of damage to the vehicle.

  • Page 54: Towing A Disabled Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES...

  • Page 55: Freeing A Stuck Vehicle

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE • If your vehicle becomes stuck in mud, sand or snow, it can often be moved by a rocking motion. Turn your steering wheel right and left to clear the area around the front wheels.

  • Page 56: Event Data Recorder (Edr)

    WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) • This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle's systems performed.

  • Page 57: Maintaining Your Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE OPENING THE HOOD • Pull the hood release lever located below the steering wheel at the base of the instrument panel. • Reach into the opening beneath the center of the hood and move the safety latch lever while lifting the hood at the same time.

  • Page 58: Engine Compartment

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 59 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 60: Fluids And Capacities

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Fluid, Lubricant, or Component Capacities Genuine Part ® Engine Coolant 3.7L, 4.7L MOPAR Antifreeze/ 13.3 Quarts (12.5 Liters) Coolant Five Includes heater and Year/100,000 Mile Formula coolant recovery bottle HOAT (Hybrid Organic filled to MAX level. Additive Technology) or equivalent.
  • Page 61 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Fluid, Lubricant, or Component Capacities Genuine Part ® Brake Master Cylinder MOPAR DOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3 is not available, then DOT 4 is — acceptable. Use only recommended Brake Fluids.

  • Page 62: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...

  • Page 63: Maintenance Record

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Maintenance Record Odometer Date Signature, Authorized Service Center 6,000 Miles (10,000 km) or 6 Months 12,000 Miles (20,000 km) or 12 Months 18,000 Miles (30,000 km) or 18 Months 24,000 Miles (40,000 km) or 24 Months 30,000 Miles (50,000 km) or 30 Months 36,000 Miles...

  • Page 64: Fuses

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE...
  • Page 65 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Power Distribution Center • The Power Distribution Center located on the left side of the engine compartment. This center contains cartridge fuses, mini fuses and relays. Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description — — Spare — — Spare 30 Amp Pink Electric Brake 50 Amp Red...
  • Page 66 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE Cavity Cartridge Fuse Mini-Fuse Description 30 Amp Pink Auto Shut Down (ASD) 30 Amp Pink Front Control Module (FCM) 2 (Ext. Light # 2) 40 Amp Green HVAC Blower Motor — — Spare — — Spare 20 Amp Blue —...

  • Page 67: Tire Pressures

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE TIRE PRESSURES • Check the inflation pressure of each tire, including the spare tire, at least monthly and inflate to the recommended pressure for your vehicle. • The tire pressures recommended for your vehicle are found on the “Tire and Loading Information”...

  • Page 68: Exterior Bulbs

    MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE EXTERIOR BULBS LIGHT BULBS – Exterior Bulb Number Backup, Tail, Stop, Turn Lamp 3057 Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Fog Lamp - If Equipped PSX24W Front Park/Turn Signal 3157NA Front Side Marker 3157NA Headlamp License Lamp Cargo Lamp...

  • Page 69: Consumer Assistance

    CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CHRYSLER GROUP LLC WARNING! CUSTOMER CENTER Engine exhaust, some of its P.O. Box 21–8004 constituents, and certain vehicle components contain, or emit, Auburn Hills, MI 48321–8004 chemicals known to the State of Phone: 1–800–992–1997 California to cause cancer and birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 70: Reporting Safety Defects In The 50 United States And Washington, D.c

    • The Owner's Manual and User Guide • If you believe that your vehicle has a electronic files are also available on safety defect, you should contact the the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge Customer Service Department websites. immediately. Canadian customers •...
  • Page 71 CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Disclaimer: WARNING! (Continued) • THE TIRE MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED • Tires should be inspected regularly WARRANTY PROGRAM, THE DETAILS by a qualified technician for signs OF WHICH CAN BE FOUND, ON THE of damage, such as punctures, OWNERS MANUAL DVD, THE TIRE impacts, under-inflation or MANUFACTURER’S WEBSITE OR AT overloading.
  • Page 72 CONSUMER ASSISTANCE Using Lift Kits WARNING! • Use of lift kits with some vehicle/tire Tires and the spare tire should be combinations can cause instability or replaced after six years, regardless of loss of control. When changing tire the remaining tread. Failure to follow sizes, always consult an installer for this warning can result in sudden tire optimum rim width and carefully...

  • Page 73: Mopar Accessories

    • The following highlights just some of the authentic Dodge Truck Accessories by ® MOPAR that have been engineered to customize your Dodge Dakota. • To see the full line of accessories, stop by your Dodge dealer or visit MOPAR.com. CHROME: • Exhaust Tip • Tubular Side Steps •...
  • Page 74 NOTES...
  • Page 76 DODGE.com This guide has been prepared to help you get quickly acquainted with your new Dodge and to provide a convenient reference source for common questions. However, it is not a substitute for your Owner’s Manual. For complete operational instructions, maintenance procedures and important safety messages, please consult your Owner’s...

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